Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor

Gerdau; Wilton (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in Wilton, IA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor to lead a safety-focused team in a high-output manufacturing setting. This role drives continuous improvement through the GBS framework and ensures production efficiency, cost control, quality, and people development.

Candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to train and coach staff across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5–7 years in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, and GBS principles preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a safety-focused, productive work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement using GBS principles and 5S.
• Develop training plans and matrix to ensure standards compliance.
• Coach staff in failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Establish performance expectations and conduct audits.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Training

5S Methodology

Kaizen

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

GBS

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor

Date: Aug 25, 2026

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

General Summary

Routine Facilitator III is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to establish a productive, high-performing, and safety-focused work environment. This role drives continuous improvement through the application of Gerdau Business System (GBS) principles, with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, production, cost control, quality, and people management within the assigned area or cell of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Manage workflow within the assigned area to maximize productivity while minimizing downtime and equipment breakdowns.
• Monitor operational performance, manage routine processes, and train employees on routine management standards and best practices.
• Facilitate training sessions and maintain a training matrix to ensure compliance with standards, methodologies, tools, policies, and procedures.
• Coach and develop team members in failure analysis techniques and support the implementation of the QIS methodology.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct audits, document findings, and implement corrective action plans.
• Promote and support operator engagement in GBS processes, audits, 5S initiatives, preventive maintenance, safety management systems, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct trend analysis, identify recurring issues, and analyze symptoms and failures to drive process improvements.
• Administer safety programs and coordinate emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and response activities.
• Track and report performance against established control items and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational standards and procedures.
• Lead daily routine management activities and actively support the use of GBS tools and processes.
• Establish area or cell goals, develop action plans, and monitor progress to achieve business objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring routine management processes are consistently followed and that opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production methods are identified and implemented. This position drives standardization efforts across the assigned area and supports continuous improvement initiatives through coaching, auditing, and training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting needs assessments and supporting production and quality improvement programs.
• Leading 5S initiatives and facilitating improvements in workplace organization and efficiency.
• Supporting the development and implementation of cost reduction and environmental control objectives.
• Developing and enhancing preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures.
• Process Control Standards
• Management Standards
• Routine Procedures
• Job Aids
• Process Guarantee Tables
• Ensuring standards are properly documented, communicated, and understood through effective employee training.
• Conducting compliance audits, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Leading Failure Analysis activities during significant operational issues and comparing performance against established standards.
• Updating standards as necessary based on audit results, process improvements, and operational requirements.
• Promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through effective communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development.

The successful candidate must possess strong leadership and communication skills, be results-oriented, and demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage employees while driving operational excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Material Science, or a related field required.
• Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to standardization, process improvement, and production quality systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Scrap Processing
• Melting Operations
• Casting
• Rolling Mills
• Maintenance
• Finishing Operations
• Shipping and Warehouse Operations
• Prior supervisory, leadership, facilitation, or continuous improvement experience required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, GBS principles, 5S, root cause analysis, and routine management systems preferred.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 [e-mail]